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Snow from Upper Midwest to northern New England; Blizzard Conditions in Alaska

A storm system will slide from the Upper Midwest to New England through Tuesday with heavy snow and some hefty accumulations. The same system will potentially produce heavy rain and possible flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday from the South to Texas. Finally, in Alaska, a strengthening system over the Bering Sea will sweep across the state with strong winds and heavy snow through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC)

Lat: 61.17°NLon: 150°WElev: 144ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 17 Feb 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Anchorage International Airport AK

High Wind Warning February 17, 03:00pm until February 18, 06:00am
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High Wind Warning

  • Washington's
    Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    Chance Snow

    High: 25 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. Temperature rising to around 34 by 5am. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 15 to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

    Low: 25 °F⇑

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 40 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

    Low: 26 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Likely

    High: 34 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

    Low: 25 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    Chance Snow

    High: 35 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 21 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

    Chance Snow

    High: 31 °F

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. Temperature rising to around 34 by 5am. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 15 to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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Point Forecast:
Anchorage International Airport AK
 61.19°N 150°W (Elev. 62 ft)
Last Update:
5:03 am AKST Feb 17, 2020
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Feb 17, 2020-6pm AKST Feb 23, 2020
 
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